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MINUTES OF REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 28,1988 0 ZONING FILE #1334- REBERS CONTINUED extend to the middle of the parcel so that the rear of each lot will have a wooded area owned by the homeowner's association. In addition, tree preservation will be mandatory on each lot. The building pad of each lot would be defined by the 501 front and rear setbacks and 30' side setbacks. Within those setback areas, tree removal will be limited to trees under 2 "•in diameter, with the exception of the proposed driveway area, where any size tree may be removed. The homeowner may remove any dead and /or diseased trees. As a final measure to preserve trees, within the established building pad, only 80% may be hardcover, including the driveway. These restrictions should provide for and maintain heavily wooded lots. Private Road. Initially there was discussion involving the possibility of connecting the private road with Pine Ridge. That idea was discarded. There will be a looped road that will be free - standing. Access will be on North Brown Road and due to recommendations by the Planning Commission, was moved to the crest of the hill. This was to maximize sight distance and increase safety. The City Engineer recommended that the access be placed south of the hill and stated that sight distance from that point would not be a problem. The developer has indicated that it matters not where the access is placed. Sewer and Water. The developer understands that a plat cannot be recorded until there is an acceptable, signed contract producing water and sewer to the site. The availability of water will depend upon the City's negotiations for sewer. The site would take private wells if that is the direction in which the City would prefer. There are two access points for sewer. One would be immediately across the street, near the Long Lake State Bank, and the other is from the existing Long Lake /Orono interceptor. In either case, any agreement to produce sewer and water, or just sewer, would require the developer to bear the cost. If the City were to choose a route for the sewer that would connect Ringers Wood, that would be a separate issue between Mr. Ringer and Mr. Otten. Brown Road. Mr. Reber's is willing to bear his share of upgrading Brown Road, if the City should decide to do so. There is already the requirement for Mr. Rebers to dedicate 33' along the easterly portion of Brown Road for right -of -way. City Consultant Shardlow clarified the issue of the access. He stated that originally it was proposed at a point close to the present proposal, within the southern third of the property. City Staff performed a site examination and then recommended relocating the access point 50' south to improve sight distance. The Planning Commission then recommended that access be moved north, to the crest of the hill, where they felt sight distance was best. Mayor Grabek asked Ms. Mabusth to indicate where her residence was in relation to the proposed access. Mabusth 7